Pastoral Council

The PURPOSE of Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council is a consultative body that assists the pastor in planning for the needs of our faith community. Its purpose is to form community as a sign and witness of unity for the larger Parish community; to provide recommendations for Parish priorities, directions and policies through pastoral planning; and to promote communication and understanding among Parish organizations and between the Parish, the Archdiocese, and the universal Church.

WHO is the Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council is comprised of the following members:

George Lane, President

Greg Unruh, Vice President

Emily Wood Keller, Secretary

Kathy Bethke

Kathey Bucholz

Mark Jensen

Anne Marie Jesse

Andrew Kariuki Njonge

Kevin Lovejoy, Pastoral Associate for Administration

Sandra Kuharic, Communications Manger

Kathy Bethke, Kathey Bucholz, Mark Jensen and Andrew Kariuki Njonge! were elected in May 2017 and joined Anne Marie Jesse, Nancy Jaenicke, Emily Keller, George Lane and Greg Unruh elected in May 2016. Elections were not held in 2018 at the request of incoming Pastor, Father David Mulholland.

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Finance Council

The PURPOSE of the Finance Council

The Finance Council is a consultative body that provides the Parish Coordinator with advice concerning the stewardship of parish and school fiscal resources. The Finance Council is involved in developing and overseeing a parish and a school budgeting process.

WHO is the Finance Council

The Finance Council is comprised of the following members:

Michelle Carpenter, Parish & School Bookkeeper

Todd Ward, President

Stephanie Cisakowski

Steve VerValin

Maureen Freeman

Chris Kradjan

Brian Marlow

Rob Silva, Facilities Representative

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Liturgy Commission

The PURPOSE of the Liturgy Commission

The Liturgy Commission has responsibility for all aspects of the prayer life of our community. Its members serve by planning liturgies for the liturgical seasons, evaluating liturgical celebrations, setting goals, and assisting the Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy.

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Development Commission

The Development Commission serves the school and the parish.

The PHILOSOPHY of the Development Office

Fundraising is …a confident, joyful, and hope-filled expression of ministry. In ministering to each other, each from the riches that he or she possess, we work together for the full coming of God’s KingdomHenri J.M. Nouwen, The Spirituality of Fund-Raising